Name: Neuhaus Neotec - RFB Junior
Brand: Neuhaus Neotec

Question 1

What is the Neuhaus Neotec RFB Junior?

Accepted Answer

A small-batch RFB hot-air roaster for R&D, recipe development and small roasteries, roasting 2–5 kg per batch. For buyers, this supports predictable production planning, consistent product quality and lower operational risk over the machine’s service life.

Question 2

What batch size does the RFB Junior roast?

Accepted Answer

2–5 kg per batch, with roasting times from about 1.5 minutes. This output range helps buyers match the roaster to current demand while retaining practical capacity for future production growth.

Question 3

What technology does the RFB Junior use?

Accepted Answer

The same RFB hot-air system as Neuhaus Neotec's larger models—gentle, uniform roasting with no moving mechanical parts. For buyers, the practical result is controlled heat transfer, repeatable profiles and a process that can be matched to the required flavour target.

Question 4

Do RFB Junior results transfer to production roasters?

Accepted Answer

Yes — because the RFB-S and RFB Junior use the same rotating fluidised-bed (RFB) technology as Neuhaus Neotec's full-scale production roasters, roasting profiles developed on these machines transfer directly to the larger RFB systems. Temperature, airflow behaviour and roast-colour development follow the same physical principles at both scales, which means R&D work done on the lab unit does not need to be re-validated from scratch when scaling up. This is a significant advantage over non-RFB lab roasters, where scale-up often requires extensive re-profiling.

Question 5

RFB Junior vs RFB-S — which lab roaster should I choose?

Accepted Answer

The RFB Junior roasts 2–5 kg for shops and R&D; the RFB-S roasts 200–500 g for QC labs and recipe development. Selection should be based on required hourly output, typical batch size and the number of product changes expected per shift.

Question 6

How is the RFB Junior powered?

Accepted Answer

Electric, 3 × 400 V, 50–60 Hz, with a 60 kW connected load. Final utility and installation requirements should be confirmed against the destination country and the planned production layout before ordering.

Question 7

What are the RFB Junior's dimensions and weight?

Accepted Answer

1385 × 1132 × 2002 mm, about 630 kg, with a Ø 200 mm exhaust connection. Final utility and installation requirements should be confirmed against the destination country and the planned production layout before ordering.

Question 8

Is the RFB Junior good for recipe development?

Accepted Answer

Yes—it's built for R&D and recipe development, with a separate cooling chamber. For buyers, this supports predictable production planning, consistent product quality and lower operational risk over the machine’s service life.

Question 9

Is it electric or gas heated?

Accepted Answer

Electric. For buyers, this supports predictable production planning, consistent product quality and lower operational risk over the machine’s service life.

Question 10

Is the RFB Junior made in Germany?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the Neuhaus Neotec RFB Junior is engineered and manufactured by Neuhaus Neotec at their facilities in Germany, where the company has been building industrial roasting systems for over 60 years. German-origin machinery brings consistent build quality, long service life and access to Neuhaus Neotec's complete network of factory-trained service engineers and original spare parts. For buyers in the Middle East and India, this also means EU-standard electrical and safety certification as standard, simplifying compliance and integration into existing production environments.

Batch Size	2–5 kg per roast
Roasting Times	≥ 1.5 minutes
Heating Source	Electric
Voltage	3 × 400 V, 50–60 Hz
Connected Load	60 kW
Dimensions (L×W×H)	1385 × 1132 × 2002 mm
Weight	~630 kg
Exhaust Air Connection	Ø 200 mm

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